PO
Startup Series B B2C

Power Hive

Rural electrification through micro-grids

Kenya , Nairobi Founded 2011 101-200 Website
Total Raised$20,000,000
StageSeries B
Operating Since2011 (15y)

About Power Hive

PowerHive builds and operates solar micro-grids providing affordable electricity to off-grid communities in Kenya.

Funding

Total Raised$20,000,000

Investors

CaterpillarTotal EnergiesOPIC

Funding History

Series B Jan 2022
$20M

Lead: Caterpillar

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Chris Hornor

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Quick Facts

CountryKenya
Founded2011
TypeStartup
ModelB2C
Team Size101-200

Operating In

Kenya

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